Why Every Senior Should Have Remote Patient Monitoring
In this bold episode of The Disrupted Podcast, Jamie and Scott dive deep into the transformative potential of wearable medical devices and remote patient monitoring. They explore real-world stories, tackle the barriers to adoption among seniors and healthcare professionals, and discuss how technology can shift healthcare from reactive to predictive. If you're invested in using data and innovation to improve patient care and outcomes, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
The Disrupted Podcast · Jamie Preston, Scott Middleton
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Show Notes
Show Notes
[00:01] Jamie and Scott Middleton discuss personal stories of emergency devices like the Apple Watch.
[00:03] The resistance of seniors and some healthcare professionals to adopt wearable medical technology.
[00:06] The critical role of remote patient monitoring (RPM) in improving healthcare decisions.
[00:14] Real-life example where RPM detected sudden weight gain, preventing a serious health crisis.
[00:18] Advances in at-home diagnostics: spirometers, sleep study rings, and cardiac patches.
[00:23] How Your Health is rolling out RPM with 23,000 homebound patients and hiring respiratory and therapy staff.
[00:25] Call to action for healthcare workers, patients, and caregivers: use technology to prevent hospitalization and improve quality of life.
[00:33] Discussion on AI-driven predictive analytics and the untapped potential of connecting wearable data to providers.
[00:35] Challenges with FDA timelines and the potential for AI to expedite drug development.